Rector Pham Quang Minh receives representatives from three universities in Jeju Province (South Korea).

During the meeting, Professor Pham Quang Minh briefly introduced the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, a leading institution for research and training in social sciences and humanities in Vietnam. Currently, the University has over 10,000 students and approximately 500 faculty and staff. One of the University's strategic goals is internationalization, through increased international publications and relationships with foreign partners. The University collaborates with many Korean universities such as Seoul National University, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, and Busan University of Foreign Studies. The Department of Korean Studies, Faculty of Oriental Studies, is a reputable institution in the field of Korean studies, with a very high graduate employment rate. The Rector expressed hope that the University could expand its cooperation with these three universities in various collaborative activities.

Representatives from three Korean universities expressed their delight at discussing prospects for cooperation with a prestigious Vietnamese institution like the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. The most emphasized and prioritized activities include faculty and student exchanges through 2+2 and 3+1 joint training programs. Additionally, the universities expressed interest in jointly implementing scientific research projects and co-organizing international conferences on topics related to tourism, hotel management, community development, and tourism economics. Jeju National University, in particular, expressed interest in collaborating with the Faculty of Oriental Studies on Korean language training.

Professor Pham Quang Minh highly appreciated the idea of ​​the three universities in Jeju Province, South Korea. For reference, the Rector also introduced some summer courses co-organized by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities with partners such as Humboldt University (Germany), Meiji University (Japan), and the University of Zurich (Switzerland).

Jeju National University, Jeju Tourism University, and Cheju Halla University are three renowned higher education institutions in Jeju Province, South Korea. These three universities were established in 1952, 1993, and 1969, respectively. Located on the beautiful and picturesque island of Jeju, all three universities leverage the island's advantages to attract international students, primarily through tourism and hospitality programs. For example, among Jeju National University's 12,000 students, 800 are international students, including 100 Vietnamese students.